Chairperson: Billi Black (Franklin Daybreak)
Paul Harris Society Brochure (PDF)
The Paul Harris Society
is a special district recognition program designed for Rotarians who wish to support The Rotary Foundation in a more substantial way each year.
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who annually contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, and PolioPlus Partners, or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
The first Paul Harris Society was established in 1998 in District 5340 (California, USA) by District Governor Wayne C. Cusick. The idea gained momentum and quickly spread to other districts throughout the world. The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation officially approved the Paul Harris Society as a district-administered recognition program effective 1 July 2006.
What the Rotary Foundation Accomplishes with Your Gift
Contributions to The Rotary Foundation support our goal of advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace. Your participation in the Paul Harris Society is an especially meaningful and significant commitment.
Your annual contribution of US$1,000 can help provide:
- A well for clean water to a community in India
- Equipment for a children’s library in Ecuador
- Polio vaccine for numerous children
- Playground equipment, musical instruments, and therapeutic toys for rehabilitating orphans and other children in the Czech Republic
- Eyeglasses for needy adults in the Philippines
- Funding for a portion of a Group Study Exchange
These programs can only be sustained with the ongoing support of dedicated Rotarians. Thank you for making The Rotary Foundation your charity of choice.
More information coming soon.
